Panaji::: November 11, 2018 … Company Commander of Home Guards Shri John Aguiar has said that disasters generally arise with little or no warning, causing or threatening death, injury or serious disruption  to people and services which cannot be dealt alone by  the first responders and therefore there is need that the members of community are trained to handle disasters and  assist is saving lives.

Shri Aguiar was speaking at the lecture cum demonstration on Emergency methods of evacuating casualties   conducted by the Home Guard and Civil Defence Organisation at the Annual  Training Camp organized by the 1 Goa Battalion NCC at Bhumika High School, Poriem today.

Shri Aguiar briefed the cadets on  collapsed structure , search and location and  explained the methods of search such as Technical method , Hailing method procedure where  search and rescue team  take position in a corss pattern, positional at interval of approximately 8-10 meters at safe location as close as possible around the search area. Going around clock wise, each of these searcher calls out loudly or with a megaphone and makes a rough sketch of the area and the direction of the sound. The United Nations was chosen as the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) Secretariat to facilitate international participation and coordination during the combined international disaster management action.

He said that whenever a disaster occurs people rush to the scene of the incident some go as rescuer, some as mere spectators while some others are thieves. He said in case of a collapsed structure or a explosion it is not proper to rush to the scene at once as the remaining part of the structure may collapse or second explosion may occur resulting in the death of the resuers. So, “Don’t be a dead Hero”. The rescuers he said may go after the all clear signal. As far as spectators are concerned they hamper the rescue work and therefore they need to be kept at a distance.

Shri Aguiar said there are various other methods, which could be useful for rescue. Such methods are known as “Emergency Methods of rescue”.  He said that the rescuer must understand the correct techniques to be applied on the casualty and execute the correct method of carrying the casualty so that the suffering of the casualties is minimized.  It is also important he said to ensure personal safety as accidents and injuries to rescuers may jeopardize the whole operations.

Senior Platoon Commander Shri Suresh Patekar   explained the methods in detail while they were being demonstrated.

Assistant Section Leader Shri Narayan Pagi, Home Guards Shri Laximan T. Gaonkar, Sanju S. Gaonkar, Shri Surendranath C. Shetye  and Civil Defence Volunteer Shri Pralhad  Mayekar conducted the demonstration.

The methods demonstrated were “Human Crutch” where a rescuer acts as crutch to the injured, “Fireman’s lift” which is a nine step method to lift the casualty, the “Pick-a –back” method which is applicable only when the casualty is conscious without any injury  and not able to walk, “Pick a Back (Reverse)” for the casualty who is conscious with an injury such as burn on the belly or chest, wound on the neck,  Fore method, The cradle method, backward drag, , Double human crutch, 2-handed seat and several and others.

The cadets were attentive and participated in the demonstration exercise and asked questions.

Major Shivaji Dharwadkar earlier welcomed the team on behalf of the Camp Commandant and later proposed a vote of thanks.

Panaji: November 10, 2018 … Directorate of Art and Culture, in joint collaboration with West Zone Cultural Centre, Udaipur will organize five days children festival i.e Balotsav at Harmal Panchkroshi High School, Harmal, Pernem from November 12 to 16, 2018 from 9.30 a.m to 1.00 p.m from local school children in the age group of 10 to 16 years from Pernem taluka. The particulars festival is organized during the Diwali vacation for the benefit of the students to learn the crafts, theater, songs, etc.

          The school children from Pernem taluka could participate in this festival. The students will be trained by the experts from Goa in the traditional art forms such as flower making, clay art, paper craft, puppet making, theatre and also National Integration Songs.

         The interested school children are directed to register their participation directly at the venue i.e Harmal Panchkroshi High School, Harmal, Pernem on November 12, 2018 from 8.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.  

Panaji: November 10, 2018 … Goa Education Development Corporation has announced that the Interest Free Education Loan (IFEL) Scheme for the Academic year 2018-19.

The date of issue/sale of Renewal form is extended upto November 23, 2018. Further date of submission of all Fresh and Renewal Forms is extended upto December 7, 2018.

The complete forms should be submitted in this office on or before December 7, 2018 alongwith photocopy of all the documents mentioned in the Brochure and also soft copy on CD (each document) should be more then 100 KB and less then 2MB in size and it should be Jpg or PDF file format. The forms will not be accepted after December 7, 2018.

In case of students studying abroad, the Power of Attorney Holder (parents) may fill the application form and submit them in the office.

Panaji: November 9, 2018 … Women should be empowered not only in society but also in family stated Governor Smt. (Dr) Mridula Sinha. She was speaking as a chief guest at the function after inaugurating BIT Sindri Association (BITSA) International world Connect conference 2018 held at International Centre, Dona Paula today.

 The Governor said Family is very important for Indians. Family is not only of 4 or 5 members but for Indians, entire world is family.

Governor appreciated BITSA  and said that  the graduate and post graduate engineers from BIT Sindri has made excellent contribution in the growth and success of Indian Institute of Technology ,Ministry of Communication, Railways and private sectors in India. Large numbers of Engineers of BITSA went abroad for employment and made valuable contribution for academic institutions in USA, Canada and Middle East.

Also spoke on the occasion were Shri Chandrika Prasad, General Chair BITSA International World Connect 2018 Shri Bal Trivedi, Director BITSA International and Dr D.K Singh, Director BIT Sindri.

BITSA International Convention Participants hand out was also released and BITSA International Awards were presented to the awardees by the Governor on the occasion.

Dr Ramjee Prasad, Director, BITSA International proposed the vote of thanks.

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Panaji: November 9, 2018 … The Goa State will set up its pavilion at the 38^th edition of India International Trade Fair, to be held at iconic Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from November 14 to  November 27, 2018.

The Goa Pavilion will be set up in an area of 56 sq.mts in 12A-05B space at Pragati Maidan.

The theme of IITF for this year is Rural Enterprises in India.

The Department of Information and Publicity is the Nodal Agency for participation of Goa State in IITF which coordinates with other participating Departments and corporations for setting up the stall and conduct allied activities during the 14 days IITF period.

 The Government has finalized the agency M/s Media Promotion Pvt Ltd., a reputed Agency from Goa to execute the work of concept design, erection, maintenance and  management of Goa pavilion and allied activities.

 Every year the Goa State participates in IITF, a mega trade fair with an objective to project Goa’s developmental achievements, promote rich cultural traditions and Goan Cuisine besides courteous hospitality of Goan people, promote tourism in a big way and bring in investment to generate employment and  boost industrial growth in the state.       

Panaji: Nov 8th, 2018 :::: GCA President  Mr. Suraj Lotlikar expressed his congratulations to  Ms. Tejashwini  Duragad for  being selected for the  U-19 Women’s team for the T20 Challenger Trophy 2018 at Guntur from  12th to 16th November 2018. Tejashwini  will be playing for the India Red Team.

Panaji: November 08, 2018 … Union Minister for AYUSH, Independent Charge, Shri Shripad Naik expressed his happiness as he announced that 1001 projects under AYUSH are nearing completion in North Goa, which was his long cherished dream. Shri Naik was speaking after inaugurating Sabha Mandap at Khadki in Sattari taluka today.

Shri Naik further announced that on November 13 the foundation stone for the proposed Ayurveda Institute will be laid at Dhargalim in Pernem taluka. He said, this institute will impart training to the youngsters in the science of Ayurveda, who in turn will work for the benefit of people in the state.

          Shri Venktesh Desai, Former Panchayat Minister, Shri Narahari Haldankar, Former Deputy Speaker of Goa Assembly, Shri Premnath Hazare, Zilla Panchayat Member, Shri Omprakash Barve, Sarpanch, Smt. Sharada Harijan, Local Panch, Shri Vishwasrao Rane, Chairman of Shree Sriram Education Society, Shri Appasaheb Rane, Chairman of Shree Sriram Devasthan and others graced the occasion.

          Master Rishikesh Nangare, who excelled in SSCE examinations from Sattari taluka, was felicitated at the hands of chief guest Shri Shripad Naik,

          Earlier Shri Appasaheb Rane welcomed the guests.

 Panaji: November 8, 2018 … Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (GSCPCR) office presently functioning in the rented premises at XA-8, 3^rd floor, Sakhardande Apartments, Dr. Dada Vaidya Road, Panaji will be shifted in new premises at Government Quarters, H.No. D-7-A, ground floor, near Caculo Mall, St. Inez, Panaji w.e.f November 14, 2018.  

Panaji, November 07, 20182 … Ms. Sheela Jaywant, Shri. Shashwat Gupta Ray and Ms. Amaralda Barreto bagged the first, second and third prize (English Category), respectively at the All Goa Essay Competition organised by the Department of Information and Publicity and Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce. In the Konkani/Marathi category, Shri. Sachin Khutwalkar (Lokmat) and Kishor S Shet Mandrekar (Gomantak) won the first and second prize.

            The Department had organised the essay competition for press and industrial employees on the topic ‘My United India’ and ‘Role of Industries in Nation building’ as part of the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations (National Unity Day), which commemorates the birth anniversary of late Shri Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

The judges of the competition were senior journalist Shri. Ashwin Tombat and Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Shri Narayan Navti.

            The aim of the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations, which is celebrated annually on October 31, is to foster and reinforce people’s dedication to preserve and strengthen the unity and integrity of the nation.  

Panaji: Nov 6th 2018 … The 49th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to commence in Goa from 20th-28th Nov will showcase 212 films from over 68 countries

~The festival will open with the World Premiere of The Aspern Papers. The director Julien Landais and cast including Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Golden Globe winner), Joely Richardson (Oscar-nominated actress), Morgane Polanski (actress and daughter of Roman Polanski) will be present at the screening~

~On the occasion of the 100-year anniversary of Ingmar Bergman’s birth, IFFI will showcase 7 best films of his career including a documentary on Bergman titled “Bergman Island” directed by Marie Nyrerod~

~Israel to be the Country Focus,  Jharkhand to be the State Focus~

~The famous Israeli Actor, Alon Aboutboul (known for Hollywood films including, Rambo III, Munich by Steven Spielberg, Body of Lies by Ridley Scott and The Dark Knight Rises) will be the special guest as part of Israel delegation~

~Dan Wolman from Israel to be given the Lifetime Achievement Award~

~International Competition section has 15 films out of which 3 are Indian~

~World Panorama section will present 15 films, which are OSCAR submissions from respective countries~

~Indian Sports Biopics, Gold, Mary Kom, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, 1983, MSD: The untold story and Soorma will be screened at the 49th IFFI as an extension of the Khelo India Branding~ 

~A retrospective of Vinod Khanna will be showcasing some of his best films including Achanak, Lekin and Amar Akbar Anthony~

~Masterclasses and In-conversation section will feature several renowned celebrities from the Film Industry including Prasoon Joshi, Dan Wolman, Sreekar Prasad, Anil Kapoor, Sumit Israni, Boney Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Jahnvi Kapoor, David Dhawan, Varun Dhawan, Rohit Dhawan, Jairaj, Kaushik Ganguly,Shaji Karun, Srijit Mukhrjee, Sridhar and Sreeram Raghvan, Anupama Chopra, Rajiv Masand, Bhawana Somaaya, Jason Hafford, Meghna Gulzar, Leena Yadav, Gauri Shinde~

~Homage will be paid to Late Sh. Shashi Kapoor, Late Smt. Sridevi, Late Sh. M.Karunanidhi and Late Ms. Kalpana Lajmi, in the International Homages this year IFFI will pay tribute to Terence Marsh, Milos Forman, and Anne V Coates~

~IFFI will showcase the movies ‘Sholay’ and ‘Hichki’ as part of a Special Package for Visually Impaired Children special screenings with audio description~

Goa, 06 Nov 2018: The 49th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2018 will be held in Goa from 20th to 28th November, 2018. 49th edition of the festival will showcase 212 films from over 68 countries, which reflects diversity of taste.

International Competition section has 15 films out of which 3 are Indian. Competition section itself represents films produced and co-produced by 22 countries.

Festival Kaleidoscope section carries 20 critically acclaimed international films that have been to major film festivals and majority of them being multiple award winners. This is one of the most sought after sections of the festival that showcases best and top films of the year.

World Panorama section has 67 films, which are specially curated for the festival. This includes 4 World Premieres, 2 International Premieres, 15 Asia Premieres and 60 India Premieres. This year World Panorama section presents 15 films, which are Oscar submissions from respective countries.

Retrospective of Ingmar Bergman

·      On the occasion of the 100-year anniversary of Ingmar Bergman’s birth, IFFI will showcase 7 best films of his career

·      A documentary on Bergman titled “Bergman Island” directed by Marie Nyrerod which presents the master behind the camera has also been included in this section

·      The official opening of this section is scheduled on 21st with Panel discussion followed by the screening of ‘Wild Strawberries’

Wild at Heart Master in His Craft: Retrospective section of Ingmar Bergman: 2018 marks the 100-year anniversary of Ingmar Bergman’s birth. On this occasion when 100-Year Jubilee is in full swing across the globe, IFFI showcases best 7 films of his career. A documentary on Bergman titled “Bergman Island” directed by Marie Nyrerod which presents the master behind the camera has also been included in this section. The official opening of this section is scheduled on 21st with Panel discussion followed by the screening of ‘Wild Strawberries’.

Opening Film- World Premiere of The Aspern Papers

·      The Festival will open with World Premiere of ‘The Aspern Papers’ with international star cast.

·      The Aspern Papers tells a story of obsession, grandeur lost and dreams of Byronic adventures.

·      The whole cast will be present for its premiere at the festival. Golden Globe winner Mr. Jonathan Rhys Meyers (lead actor), Oscar nominated actress Ms. Joely Richardson (lead actress), Ms. Julia Robins (actress), Daughter of Roman Polanski, Ms. Morgane Polanski (actress ) Mr. Nicolas Hau (actor) Mr. Julien Landais (director)Roman Polanski), and Nicolas Hau will be present at the screening.

The festival will open with World Premiere of ‘The Aspern Papers’ with international Star Cast. The Aspern Papers tells a story of obsession, grandeur lost and dreams of Byronic adventures.

Delegation: Mr. Jonathan Rhys Meyers (lead actor)- Golden Globe winner, Ms. Joely Richardson (lead actress)- Oscar nominated actress Ms. Julia Robins (actress) Ms. Morgane Polanski (actress and daughter of Roman Polanski) Mr. Nicolas Hau (actor) Mr. Julien Landais (director)

Country Focus- Israel

·      Opening film for the Country Focus is ‘The Other Story’ by Avi Nesher

·      Ten films from Israel will be screened in collaboration with the Consulate General of Israel in Mumbai

·      The famous Israeli Actor, Alon Aboutboul (known for Hollywood films including, Rambo III, Munich by Steven Spielberg, Body of Lies by Ridley Scott and The Dark Knight Rises) will be the special guest as part of Israel delegation.

·      The Indo-Israeli Co-Production Seminar to be held on 22nd November 2018.

Every year IFFI features a Country of Focus that brings out the cinematic excellence and contributions of that particular Country. In its 49th edition of IFFI, the Country of Focus will be Israel. Ten films in collaboration with the Consulate General of Israel in Mumbai, have been selected for the country focus package.

The Opening film for the Country Focus Section is ‘The Other Story’ by Avi Nesher. Important celebrities from Israel including the famous Israeli Actor, Alon Aboutboul, as our special guest from Israel, who has worked in several Hollywood films including, Rambo III, Munich by Steven Spielberg, Body of Lies by Ridley Scott and The Dark Knight Rises to name a few. The Indo-Israeli Co-production Seminar is slated to be held on 22nd November,2018.

A State focus – Jharkhand

·      Movies in the Jharkhand Package include Death in the Gunj, Ranchi Diaries, Begum Jaan with others.

Jharkhand has been selected as the State of Focus for 49th IFFI 2018 and Jharkhand Day will be celebrated on 24th November,2018 as part of the festival. Movies in the Jharkhand Package include Death in the Gunj, Ranchi Diaries, Begum Jaan with others.

The International Competition jury

 The International Competition jury comprises John Irvin, Adrian Sitaru, Polish Director Robert Glinski, Anna Ferraioli Ravel and Indian member Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.

Indian Panorama- 26 feature and 21 non –feature Indian films

·      OLU directed by Shaji N Karun as the Opening feature film of Indian Panorama

·      Kharvas directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale as the Opening non-feature film of Indian Panorama

26 feature and 21 non –feature Indian films are selected by the Indian Panorama Jury to be screened as part of this section out of the hundreds of entries sent by filmmakers from various parts of the Country. The Feature film Jury selected the film OLU directed by Shaji N Karun as the Opening feature film of Indian Panorama 2018. The Non-Feature film Jury selected the film Kharvas directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale as the Opening non-feature film of Indian Panorama 2018. Prominent Feature films are as follows:

1 Olu (Opening film)

Malayalam Shaji N Karun
2 Nagarkirtan Bengali Kaushik Ganguly 3 Sa Bengali Arijit Singh
4 Uma Bengali Srijit Mukherji
5 Abyakto Bengali Arjun Dutta
6 Uronchondi Bengali Abhishek Saha

The Feature Film Jury of thirteen members was headed by acclaimed film director and screenwriter, Shri Rahul Rawail and the other prominent members included:

1. Major Ravi, Filmmaker & Actor 2. Shri Ahathian, Director 3. Shri Ujjwal Chatterjee, Director, Producer & Screenwriter 4. Shri Imo Singh, Director 5. Shri Utpal Datta, Filmmaker …and others

The Non Feature Film Jury of seven members was headed by acclaimed film director and editor, Shri Vinod Ganatra. The Jury constituted of the following Members:

1. Shri Uday Shankar Pani, Filmmaker 2. Smt Parvati Menon, Director & Film educationist 3. Shri Mandar Talaulikar, Filmmaker 4. Shri Padmaraj Nair, Film Journalist 5. Shri Ashok Sharan, Actor & Producer 6. Shri Suneel Puranik, Actor, Director & Producer

Sketch on Screen (Animation Film Package)

Sketch on Screen (Animation Film Package) is a section will screen around 3 International Feature Length Films done in collaboration with Indian studios.

Indian Sports Biopics

·      Gold, Mary Kom, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, 1983, MSD: The untold story and Soorma will be screened at the 49th IFFI as an extension of the Khelo India Branding.

Open Air Screenings are organized during the festival where a large screen is put up in a vast open area. This year as an extension of the Khelo India Branding, Indian Sports Biopics will be screened at the 49th IFFI. Films included in the section are Gold, Mary Kom, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, 1983, MSD: The untold story and Soorma.

ICFT prize consisting of the UNESCO Gandhi Medal to a film, which reflects the ideals promoted by UNESCO

·      This year 10 films will be showcased for selection of a film to be presented with this coveted award

IFFI collaborates with the International Council for Film, Audiovisual Communication (ICFT) Paris, to present a special ICFT prize consisting of the UNESCO Gandhi Medal to a film, which reflects the ideals promoted by UNESCO. This year 10 films will be showcased for selection of a film to be presented with this coveted award.

Masterclasses and In-conversation section

Masterclasses and In-conversation section will feature several renowned celebrities from the Film Industry including Prasoon Joshi, Dan Wolman, Sreekar Prasad, Anil Kapoor, Sumit Israni, Boney Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Jahnvi Kapoor, David Dhawan, Varun Dhawan, Rohit Dhawan, Jairaj, Kaushik Ganguly,Shaji Karun, Srijit Mukhrjee, Sridhar and Sreeram Raghvan, Anupama Chopra, Rajiv masand, Bhawana Somaaya, Jason Hafford, Meghna Gulzar, Leena Yadav, Gauri Shinde.

A retrospective of films of the recipient of the most prestigious film award of the Country, Dadasaheb Phalke Award is showcased during IFFI. This year Vinod Khanna received the award posthumously. IFFI will be showcasing some of his best films including Achanak, Lekin and Amar Akbar Anthony.

Retrospective of the Lifetime Achievement Awardee section recognizes the contribution of our Lifetime Achievement Awardee in the field of Cinema by showcasing some of his/her best films. This year Mr. Dan Wolman from Israel will be honored with LTA.

‘Homages’ section pays tribute to the film personalities of our country who has taken refuge in the abode of God. This year homage will be paid to Late Sh. Shashi Kapoor, Late Smt. Sridevi, Late Sh. M.Karunanidhi and Late Ms. Kalpana Lajmi. in the International Homages this year we will pay tribute to Terence Marsh, Milos Forman, and Anne V Coates.

A Special Package for Visually Impaired Children special screenings with audio description will be organized for the children who are visually impaired. The festival will showcase the movies ‘Sholay’ and ‘Hichki’ under this section.

This year there will be a special presentation of Tunisian films.